Antique Pre-Columbian Tumaco Tolita Culture Pottery Mask 5x5.5" 600BC - 200AD

This listing is for a wonderful pottery mask. It was purchased at auction a number of years ago. Based on our research, this appears to be made by the Tolita-Tumaco people who lived in the coastal region of Southern Colombia and Northern Ecuador between 600 BC and AD 200. The mask has a rough texture and we notice some tiny sparkles when we turn it under light. It meaures about 5.5" wide by 5" tall by 2.75" deep. Please see the photos below and contact us with any questions before bidding. We have a low opening bid and no reserve price so don't miss your chance to win!

The people of the Tolita-Tumaco culture lived in the coastal region of Southern Colombia and Northern Ecuador between 600 BC and AD 200. Numerous archaeological sites have been discovered that show the highly artistic nature of this culture. Artifacts are characterized by gold jewelry, beautiful anthropomorphic masks and figurines that reflect a hierarchical society with complex ceremonies.